NADRAProps need to go out to the Brawlers from Crossroads Remodeling for TCB on the existing dilapidated deck/porch that was there. I brought lunch to give them some afternoon energy and they were raking up the last shards of wood, not quite sure how they did all that in 4 hours.

Craig and Craig from GoliathTech got the build started installing their Helical footings with a balmy -2 windchill and snow on the ground. Although with a fresh layer of ice out on the roads I think it took them way longer to drive there than it did to actually set the footings. Se photos and read the full blog here.

Professional Deck BuilderBruce Stenman writes: When it came time to renovate my home’s aging wood deck, I wanted to replace it with an extensive single-level exterior living space that would require a lot less maintenance. Complicating matters, my California home was located on a small site with a steep slope and changes in elevation from both east to west and north to south. READ MORE

HouzzSet the mood on your balcony for year-round enjoyment with comfortable outdoor furniture, twinkling lights, shelter from sun and plenty of snuggly blankets on hand for warmth on chilly evenings. READ MORE

LBM JournalThe National Association of Home Builders provides analysis on its Eye on Housing blog that shows Census Construction Spending data indicating total private residential construction spending grew 0.4 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $517.7 billion. READ MORE

AGS Stainless, Inc.Extending the overall living space in this award-winning home is an inviting screened patio with impressive views of nearby Portland, ME. This outdoor living area is well-appointed with a gas fireplace, IPE decking, and a custom-made stainless steel railing system from AGS Stainless – elegant finishes, each of which help to differentiate this gorgeous vacation home.READ MORE

Total Landscape CareAs November bids us adieu, the daylight hours continue to shorten leaving many of us in the dark for the rest of the evening.
Yet if your client has landscape lighting they can still enjoy their outdoor space for hours to come. Lighting also becomes far more important for safety in the winter. Follow these tips to get their exterior lights ready for winter.READ MORE

The EverSHORE collection by Shoreline can enhance your deck with the natural look of a stained wood but with the low maintenance of extruded vinyl. EverSHORE vinyl is a 100% co-extruded PVC that is less expensive than your traditional composite rail systems. Colors currently available are Mocha Walnut, Earl Gray, and Green Teak. Make sure to stop by booth #827 at the upcoming Nashville Deck Expo to see these colors on display!Read more

Market WiredWhen it seems like your holiday to-do list is getting longer while the time before the big day grows shorter, the holiday decorating specialists with the Christmas Decor® Franchise Network assure homeowners it's not too late to decorate, if you approach the task with a plan.READ MORE

Michelle R. Matisons Recovery efforts are still underway after the devastating hurricanes and wildfires in late summer and early fall. For all of the rebuilding efforts in California, Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and Texas, the phrase "one step forward, two steps backward" is rather fitting. Now that the scope of the problems has sunk in, innovative solutions are on the horizon. Consider Puerto Rico's post-Maria foray into solar power, or California's engagement with production-scale home rebuilding.READ MORE

ForbesAlthough often draped in HR-y words like “retention,” the success of your team is entirely in your hands. Their ability to execute on your vision is a choice that you make, and knowing how to leverage their strengths based on who they are will revolutionize your approach to leading your team. READ MORE